Imagine coming home after a long day and having a delicious, restaurant-quality meal waiting for you with zero stress. This Asian Turkey Fried Rice isn't just another recipe—it's your ticket to quick, nutritious, and incredibly flavorful meals that will make your taste buds dance and your meal prep routine a breeze. Packed with lean protein, vibrant vegetables, and that irresistible Asian-inspired seasoning, this dish is about to become your new weeknight superhero.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: ground turkey, cooked rice, beaten eggs, mixed vegetables, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the cooked rice if you haven't done so already. You can use leftover rice or cook fresh rice and let it cool. Ideally, the rice should be a day old for the best texture.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the ground turkey to the skillet.
- Cook the ground turkey for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is browned and fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Push the cooked turkey to one side of the skillet. In the cleared space, add the beaten eggs and scramble them until fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
- Once the eggs are cooked, mix them with the ground turkey. Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir everything together, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are heated through.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce and stir everything together, ensuring the rice is evenly coated with the sauce and heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Finally, add the chopped green onions and mix well. Taste the fried rice and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or soy sauce if desired.
- Once everything is well combined and heated, remove the skillet from the heat. Allow the fried rice to cool slightly before portioning it out for meal prep.
- Divide the Asian turkey fried rice into four meal prep containers. Seal the containers and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Tips
- Rice Matters: Always use day-old, cold rice for the best texture. Fresh rice can become mushy and clump together.
- High Heat is Key: Use a wok or large skillet on medium-high heat to get that perfect slightly crispy, restaurant-style fried rice.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Cook ingredients in batches if needed to ensure everything gets properly browned and doesn't steam.
- Customize Your Veggies: Feel free to swap mixed vegetables based on what you have on hand or prefer.
- Meal Prep Pro Tip: These containers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making your weekly meal planning a breeze.
- Extra Flavor Boost: Consider adding a dash of garlic or ginger for an extra depth of flavor.
- Protein Flexibility: While this recipe uses ground turkey, you can easily substitute with chicken, tofu, or even leave it vegetarian.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 140mg
